Frosted Chocolate Marshmallow Cake

Name: Frosted Chocolate Marshmallow Cake
Ingredients: 1/2 cup shortening; 3 ounces unsweetened chocolate; 1 cup water; 2 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 20 large marshmallows; 4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped; 1/4 cup butter, cubed; 1/3 cup whole milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

16 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup water
2 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/4 teaspoons baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
20 large marshmallows
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate, chopped
1/4 cup butter, cubed
1/3 cup whole milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3-3/4 cups confectioners' sugar

Directions

1

In a small microwave-safe bowl, melt shortening and chocolate at 50% power; stir until smooth. Add water; cool slightly. Transfer to a large bowl. Add the sugar, eggs, milk and vanilla; beat well. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to batter and mix until smooth.
2

Pour into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 28-32 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
3

Arrange marshmallows over the top; bake 5 minutes longer or until marshmallows are softened. Spread marshmallows evenly over top of cake. Cool on a wire rack.
4

For icing, in a large microwave-safe bowl, melt chocolate and butter; stir until smooth. Cool slightly. Beat in the milk, vanilla and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Frost cake.